Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

In 2024, the United States has already battled a year of extremes from tornadoes, hurricanes and flash flooding. Watery catastrophes have become far more and condo flooding is on the rise. September tends to be the most active month of the hurricane season. Of storms recorded in the Atlantic over time, over one-third have formed during September. The immense flooding that occurs during storm season can lead to evacuations and widespread power outages as we continue to feel the increasing severit

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Real Estate News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Using the “one-third” formula, the plaintiffs’ lawyers are asking for more than $225 million from the two commissions settlements, plus other expenses.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The James Dwiggins -helmed firm NextHome is the newest real estate brokerage to settle the commission lawsuits. The firm notified the court of its settlement agreement on Tuesday in the consolidated Gibson and Umpa suits suits via a brief filed last week. The filing does not note how much NextHome has agreed to pay or what, if any, business practice changes it will implement.

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Real Estate News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The cloud-based brokerage will pay three installments into the settlement fund over the next two years, pushing the fund total past the $1 billion mark.

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Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant

Join this insightful webinar with industry expert Abdi Ali, who will discuss the challenges that can arise from managing lease accounting with spreadsheets! He will share real-world examples of errors, compliance issues, and risks that may be present within your spreadsheets. Learn how these tools, while useful, can sometimes lead to inefficiencies that affect your time, resources, and peace of mind.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Keller Williams ‘ legal worries just got a little lighter. On Friday, the real estate franchisee and the plaintiffs’ counsel in the Mcfarlane suit reached a settlement agreement for the lawsuit related to the firm’s recently abandoned changes to its profit-sharing program. In an email, Keller Williams confirmed that this agreement settles all of the breach-of-contract lawsuits filed against it by attorneys at the law firm of Humphrey, Farrington & McClain PC.

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Keeping Current Matters

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

A shift is underway in the housing market this season.

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Inman

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The Obamas lived in the apartment from 1993 to 2005. The home is now being sold by Grammy-award-winning jazz singer Kurt Elling and his wife, Jennifer Elling.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Like all of the other settlements so far, plaintiffs’ attorneys in the ongoing real estate agent commission lawsuits have asked a court for one-third of the settlement amounts agreed to by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and HomeServices of America. In a filing in the Sitzer/Burnett suit on Friday, the class counsel notified the court that it wants one-third of the $679.275 million settlement amount from the two parties, which equals roughly $226.425 million.

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Inman

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Whether you’re negotiating on behalf of buyers or sellers, face-to-face or on Zoom, these 10 tips will help you be a better negotiator in a time when negotiation has never been more critical, Bernice Ross writes.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The country’s largest wholesale lender, United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM), has launched a broker training program that will teach individuals to become licensed mortgage originators. Dubbed “BrokerX,” the five-week program will provide existing brokers with a “streamlined solution” for training and licensing new talent without the use of their own training team.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

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Inman

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

At the end of August, Guild Mortgage announced a suite of products under the name “ Flex Payment Mortgage ,” which includes Home Equity Conversion Mortgage ( HECM ) reverse mortgage products alongside refinances, proprietary jumbo options and HECM for Purchase (H4P) loans. Jim Cory, managing director of Guild’s reverse division, previously spoke with HousingWire ’s Reverse Mortgage Daily (RMD) about that rebranding initiative and what the division is keeping in mind following Guild’s acquisition

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

In the wake of the Aug. 17 deadline, a rising share of agents told the Inman Intel Index that they were frustrated with industry trade groups and have considered leaving the industry. But will this all blow over?

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Bigger Pockets

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Banks are feeling pressure from the federal government to fund affordable housing projects, and they're pushing back. But in the middle of the fight is a possible profitability route for investors.

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Inman

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

This September, generate a supernova of change, and prepare to thrive well before 2025 arrives using these time management strategies from trainer Rachael Hite.

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Eye on Housing

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Over the first seven months of 2024, the total number of single-family permits issued year-to-date (YTD) nationwide reached 599,308. On a year-over-year (YoY) basis, this is an increase of 13.7% over the July 2023 level of 527,158. Year-to-date ending in July, single-family permits were up in all four regions. The range of permit increases spanned.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

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RIS Media

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

With just shy of $1 billion in a still-growing settlement fund, lawyers who worked on the Burnett case are renewing their bid to have a judge approve one-third of the amount paid by HomeServices of America and the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) as their fee, with an additional $16 million to cover out-of-pocket expenses.… The post Burnett Attorneys Request $226M From Settlements appeared first on RISMedia.

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HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Homeowners across the U.S. have watched their home values soar by nearly 50% in the past four years. As a result, you might be sitting on a significant amount of home equity, and you’re not alone — U.S. homeowners collectively hold around $32 trillion in equity. If you’re planning to make home improvements, consolidate debt, or cover other expenses, you may be wondering, “How do I get a home equity loan?

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RIS Media

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Staying motivated in the real estate business can be a challenge, especially when it comes to prospecting. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed or uninspired, but staying on track is crucial for your success. Whether you’re a seasoned agent or just starting out, there are strategies you can adopt to keep yourself motivated, even when you… The post From Doldrums to Deals: Keeping Your Prospecting Spirits High appeared first on RISMedia.

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HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

If you’re selling a house, it’s likely you’re juggling some fragile objectives you can’t afford to drop — from timing the sale to having enough money for your new home. Receiving multiple offers on a house can reduce the risk of delays, fallen deals, and the universal fear of lost proceeds. With the help of two top-rated real estate agents, we’ve created a 7-factor test to help you decide between multiple offers on your home.

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Brownstoner

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Opulent plasterwork is on display in this Cobble Hill Italianate, paired with a modern renovation by a noted architect that includes triple-paned windows, central air, and a sauna. In the Cobble Hill Historic District, the brownstone at 321 Clinton Street is also generously sized with four floors of living space… Read More > The post Cobble Hill Brownstone With Plasterwork, Marble Mantels, Central Air Asks $11.25 Million appeared first on Brownstoner.

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HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

In recent years, U.S. consumers watched as mortgage interest spiked until they hit a 23-year high of nearly 8% in October 2023. Now that rates have finally started declining, many would-be homebuyers and sellers are ready to climb off the fence and make a move. But what makes mortgage rates go down? What are the signs to watch for to determine if they’ll keep going down?

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Marco Santarelli

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Okay, so you want to know what the Colorado housing market might look like in 2025? Well, it's a bit of a mixed bag right now. Some areas might see prices go down, while others might go up. It's like a seesaw, kind of unpredictable! If you're thinking about buying a house, investing, or you work in real estate, it's super important to keep up with what's happening.

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Coldwell Banker

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

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BubbleInfo

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

There is more talk about the Fed cutting a half-point on Wednesday. If they only drop 1/4%, mortgage rates will probably rise because at least that much is already priced in today. It won’t mean much for the long-time active listings unless they lower their price. Of the 465 actives today between La Jolla and […] The post Inventory Watch first appeared on bubbleinfo.com.

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RIS Media

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

As the real estate industry works to implement rule changes triggered by the National Association of REALTORS®’ (NAR) Aug. 17 mandate, further disruption potentially lies ahead as the future of the Clear Cooperation Policy (CCP) hangs in the balance. Last week, the MLS Technology and Emerging Issues Advisory Board held its regularly scheduled meeting on… The post Ruling on Future of Clear Cooperation Punted to October appeared first on RISMedia.

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Mandrona Group

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The Fall Housing Market in 2024 is heating up with more listings, motivated buyers, lower rates, and great deals. Don’t miss out on this season’s real estate opportunities!

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